Few people would argue that one of the places most conducive to finding peace of mind is in a cabin by a lake. But while many dream of owning such a nature-swathed hideaway, it can be a challenge to find just the right structure in the right location.

Taking away the stress of finding the cabin itself, industrial designers Evan Bare (608 Design) and Nathan Buhler (BLDG Workshop) have taken a furniture-building approach to constructing a cabin, coming up with the concept for The Bunkie. A prefab one-room abode, The Bunkie is intended to act as an experiment in ideas that blurs the line between architecture and furniture design. Even the designers themselves view the product as a large piece of furniture rather than a small-scale piece of architecture, as the techniques used to manufacture it are more similar to those used in plywood furniture design. Using a CNC router to cut accurate parts that fit together like a puzzle, the duo creates the frame of The Bunkie before covering it in plywood and barn board. As for the interior, the petite dwelling is designed to maximise all available space and can be customised according to its intended use, which falls into three categories: Sleep, Play and Open. Sleep mode features two queen-sized Murphy beds built into one main wall, while Play mode comes with a small dining table and set of four chairs that are visually integrated into the main feature wall and can be detached for use. For those who prefer to use The Bunkie for recreational activities, Open mode allows access to open space, which can then be used for yoga, aerobics, reading, meditation and even the odd game of Twister if you feel so inclined.